See More Children's Museum of the Arts 5/23/24 Artists in Schools Making Musical Instruments at PS 69X Dispatches from CMA Artist Instructor Larkin Grimm's fourth and fifth grade class at PS 69X. NEXT IN

Outdoors for Autism 2022 Free Community Artmaking Saturday, June 11, 2022 11 AM to 2:30 PM Reverend T. Wendell Foster Park (Mullaly Park) 1055 Jerome Avenue, The Bronx, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP You bring a blanket, we'll bring the fun! Families of children with autism are invited to spend a free afternoon of fun, entertainment, and connection in the Bronx during Outdoors for Autism presented by IncludeNYC . CMA Artists in Residence will lead children of all ages in contact paper collage and reflective clay sculpture artmaking projects. Other activities throughout the day include sports, music, dancing, yoga, and information resources provided by event partners Special Olympics of New York, KEEN New York, and Extreme Kids and Crew. Refreshments will be provided. This event focuses on young people with autism, age 0 – 18, and their families, but all are welcome. This free event is made possible by the New York City Council Autism Initiative. Donate Now

Hold Me Benefit Exhibition & Cocktail Reception Thursday, October 6, 2022 6 PM to 9 PM The Future Perfect 8 St Lukes Pl, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP You're invited to the celebratory reception of Children’s Museum of the Arts' benefit exhibition and auction curated by the architect and designer Rafael de Cárdenas with the leading platform for collectible contemporary design, The Future Perfect , on Thursday, October 6 from 6 PM to 9 PM . The reception celebrates the incredible work of Harriet Taub , who served as the Executive Director of Materials for the Arts (MFTA) for over 20 years, and remains a beloved friend and mentor to cultural organizations citywide. Entitled Hold Me , the exhibit explores the intersection of design, childhood, and play culling from diverse artists and artisans across the globe. This special presentation is on view from October 3-7, 2022 at The Future Perfect’s exceptional 5-story townhouse located in the West Village in tandem with an exclusive online auction powered by Artsy . Bid on one-of-a-kind artworks while enjoying exquisite seasonal hors d’oeuvres from Blue Lion and refreshments by Wandering Barman, Topo Chico , and Tara Chardonnay from Ventisquero Winery in Chile's Atacama Desert — all for an extraordinary cause. Guests will also be treated to a special acapella performance from Nicholas Ryan Gant. Individual Tickets: $275 — Individual Ticket $700 — Two Tickets + 1 Limited Edition Print by Tommy Coleman Executive Tickets: Collector $5,000 — 4 Tickets + 1 Limited Edition Print by Tommy Coleman Connoisseur $10,000 — 6 Tickets + 2 Limited Edition Prints by Tommy Coleman Platinum Patron $25,000 — 10 Tickets + 5 Limited Edition Prints by Tommy Coleman Executive-level tickets include a one-page personalized message option to be included in the evening’s printed program. Select ticket options include a limited edition tricolor risograph 8.5 x 11″ print by Tommy Coleman printed by Endless Editions . Individual prints are available to purchase for $150. About Harriet Taub Harriet Taub is the former Executive Director of Materials for the Arts (MFTA), a program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and one of the largest creative reuse centers in the U.S. Its mission is to keep valuable materials from heading to the landfill, and in turn give these donated items away for free to non-profit arts organizations and public schools in New York City. The New York Times described the program as “like a Kmart reimagined as Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.” Harriet joined the organization in 1998 and later co-founded and helmed its affiliated nonprofit, Friends of Materials for the Arts, which provides teacher training, arts and environmental education, and community arts programming. In an interview with the Huffington Post, Taub asserted that “without question, the thing I am most proud of and they can put it on my tombstone, is that I helped start the Education Program” at Friends of Materials for the Arts. Taub graduated from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education and spent her early career in education, then fashion (starting her own children’s clothing line, Bumblewear). In 1979, Taub co-produced a documentary film called Sosúa about a community of Jewish refugees who found refuge from Hitler in the Dominican Republic. She is a 2017 recipient of the Sloan Award for public service, colloquially referred to as the “Oscars for public servants.” In 2022, she received a Giraffe Award from second grade students at All Saints Episcopal School in Hoboken, NJ in recognition of her volunteer work with The Lighthouse, a local nonprofit that supports recent asylees and refugees, and as someone who, like a giraffe, sticks their neck out for others. Harriet retired at the beginning of the pandemic and we are pleased to honor and thank her in this way for her over two decades of service to the NYC arts and educational communities. About Rafael de Cárdenas Rafael de Cárdenas is a designer and creative director based in New York. Since 2006, he has maintained a multifaceted international practice encompassing residential and commercial interiors, architecture, furniture design, art advisory, and brand development. De Cárdenas and his studio, Rafael de Cárdenas, Ltd., have been the recipients of numerous awards and were the subject of a book-length monograph published by Rizzoli in 2017. His projects for clients including Nike, Kenzo, Baccarat, Glossier, Cartier, and Nordstrom – as well as numerous private individuals – span the U.S., Europe, and Asia. About The Future Perfect The Future Perfect was founded by David Alhadeff in 2003 and has become one of the world’s foremost contemporary design galleries. From its inception, The Future Perfect has been distinguished by its thoroughly creative and ebullient vision and strong curatorial focus, which showcases studio-created works alongside one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces that adhere to Alhadeff’s mission: the coalescence of playfulness, craftsmanship, and innovation. Now in its 20th year, The Future Perfect’s prestigious gallery program is tailored to its unique locations in North America, with residential exhibition spaces in Manhattan’s West Village, San Francisco, and Beverly Hills. By design, each space is a highly customized environment that presents exclusive, site-specific exhibitions from cutting-edge contemporary artists and designers, complemented by an eclectic mix of contemporary production and gallery pieces — all of which can be discovered under one roof. The non-tax deductible portion of an individual ticket is $100. Contributions are fully tax deductible. Programs at Children's Museum of the Arts are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Donate Now

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 11/24/23 Fundraiser Gifts to Feel Good About: Shop Our Holiday Artwork Fundraiser Shop CMA's end-of-year artwork sale and raise essential funds for free arts education in NYC schools. NEXT IN

6/30/23 Reflections No School? No Problem Click to expand media gallery. Open Studio at Pier 57 is your summer destination for all things art, food, and outdoor fun. Follow our suggested itinerary below for an art-filled day on Manhattan’s west side: Start your day by admiring the unique vistas at Little Island . Afterwards, grab lunch at Market 57 , a brand new food hall stewarded by The James Beard Foundation located inside Pier 57. Don’t forget to swing by the rooftop park and take in another breathtaking view of the city skyline. Finally, end your day with Open Studio located in the Daffodil Classroom and explore new artistic mediums and methods under the guidance of CMA Artist Instructors. The best part? CMA’s weekly Open Studio sessions are always free. NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

Peacetime: Communal Drawing in Times Square [July 10] Free Community Artmaking Sunday, July 10, 2022 11 AM to 12:30 PM Times Square Times Square, New York, NY, USA Media Inquiries: adam@culturalcounsel.com RSVP peacetime-creditmichaelhull-34_edited.jpg Each Sunday morning in July, artists of all ages are invited to converge on Times Square to draw and visualize peace together, These free drawing sessions will be complemented by musical performances from Nicholas Ryan Gant , Niama Safia Sandy, and Oludaré Bernard. Building on Moon Folk: Passages Toward Greater Understanding , a collaborative mural created by renowned artist Tomashi Jackson and NYC youth aged 4-12, Peacetime invites participants to reflect on the artworks created for Moon Folk and expand on their themes through Jackson’s “talkdraw” format: simultaneous free-drawing and conversation promoting deep listening, mindfulness and creative connection. This series is co-presented by Children’s Museum of the Arts and Times Square Arts as a part of #TSQLIVE summer programming by Times Square Alliance. Programs at Children's Museum of the Arts are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Donate Now

See More Children's Museum of the Arts 1/5/24 Artists in Schools Airplanes, Chimneys, and Ballerinas Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Noormah Jamal's fifth grade class at Children's Workshop School. NEXT IN

1/16/24 Artists in Schools Oil Pastels and Mosaic Grouting Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Maria D. Rapicavoli's after school class at Hudson Guild. Click to expand media gallery. Students resumed two projects this week – oil pastels and mosaic grouting. First, students took inspiration from graffiti and street art to draw their initials using oil pastels. Oil pastels were a huge hit because they are softer than crayons, easy to blend and layer, and extremely bright! Some students even completed two or three different projects in a day. Next, we finished up our mosaic projects by adding grouting. This step-by-step process demanded both time and patience, but students were extremely satisfied with making a work that is more permanent and durable than a drawing. They used glue to fill in the gaps between the small tiles, which gave them a chance to experiment with new materials, work on their composition skills, and improve their attention to detail. Overall, it was a great success! Maria's work at Hudson Guild is supported by the Emergency Arts Education Fund , which provides free arts education to NYC school communities whose art programs have been decimated by recent budget cuts. Children’s Museum of the Arts’ three Residents Artists are currently implementing ambitious arts curriculum at each of our partner sites throughout New York City: Hudson Guild in Chelsea, Sid Miller Academy in Crown Heights, and Children’s Workshop School in the East Village. Come spring, our residents will showcase their students' work through exhibitions and installations across the city. Learn how you can support the work of our residents here . NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

5/14/23 Kids Art 7 Mother's Day Moments from CMA's Permanent Collection of Children's Art Click to expand media gallery. So Jung Rim Mother's Love for A Child Age 10 American Embassy School New Delhi, India Apple Algara Untitled Age 12 Philippines Effie Spanellis India Age 10 American Embassy School New Delhi, India Lamya Kharusi My Mother Age 5 The Sultan's School Seeb, Oman Phigoon "Took-Ta" Sankoat My Family Age 10 Lemsuree Primary School Thailand Saji Alone in Life Age 10 St. Clare's Convent Girls School Thrissur, India Norbu My Grateful Parents Age 10 Tibetan Children's Village Dharamsala Cantt, Tibet NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now

3/11/24 Artists in Schools Brooch Project: High-Low Relief Sculptures Dispatches from CMA Resident Artist Noormah Jamal's fifth grade class at Children's Workshop School. Click to expand media gallery. Students dipped their toes into a multi-lesson project creating their very own brooch jewelry! The process includes sculpting their forms from air-dry clay, applying paint, then gluing a brooch pin on the back. Because the back of the brooch has to be completely flat, students took the opportunity to learn about high-low relief sculptures. Students loved looking at Ron Nagle ’s intricately designed miniature artworks and discussing how vibrant color choices can bring attention to even the smallest of sculptures. Ron Nagle, Handsome Drifter, Ceramic, glaze, catalyzed polyurethane, epoxy resin, 3.75 x 4 x 3 inches, 2015. Courtesy of Matthew Marks Gallery. One student made a very delicate form that unfortunately cracked the next day. She didn’t let this setback stop her and figured out the cause of the crack. After some creative problem solving, she decided to sculpt her new form on cardstock to prevent the crack from happening again. Noormah’s work at Children’s Workshop School is supported by the Emergency Arts Education Fund , which provides free arts education to NYC school communities whose art programs have been decimated by recent budget cuts. Children’s Museum of the Arts’ three Residents Artists are currently implementing ambitious arts curriculum at each of our partner sites throughout New York City: Hudson Guild in Chelsea, Sid Miller Academy in Crown Heights, and Children’s Workshop School in the East Village. Come spring, our residents will showcase their students' work through exhibitions and installations across the city. Learn how you can support the work of our residents here . NEXT Emergency Exhibition: New Training for Future Artists and Art Lovers Take a Virtual Tour on Bloomberg Connects Donate Now